Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 12 hours 5 minutes.
Sao Paulo is four hours behind Rome and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Each week, there are 26 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 09:40 ITA Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:30 with ITA Airways.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your FCO to GRU flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Sao Paulo (and then seeing more of Brazil!) is a cinch with ITA Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with ITA Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers FCO to GRU flights is ITA Airways. Its services arrive as scheduled 67.89% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FCO and GRU include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
315 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Return flights start at 479 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from FCO to GRU, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from FCO to GRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GRU instead:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
From Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Sao Paulo in April.
The warmest month in Sao Paulo is February, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to GRU in July. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Brazil, consider Curitiba, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Sao Paulo. Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem are the start of reasons to visit.